Welcome to the Virginia Holocaust Museum

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Virginia Holocaust Museum located?
The Virginia Holocaust Museum is located at 2000 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23223, in the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood of downtown Richmond. Free off-street parking is available directly across from the Museum on East Cary Street.

What are the Virginia Holocaust Museum's hours?
The Museum is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM. The Museum is closed on New Year's Day, Easter, the first day of Rosh Hashanah, the first day of Yom Kippur, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve. The Museum closes at 1:00 PM the day before Thanksgiving.

How much does admission cost?
Admission is $10 for adults 18 and older. Admission is free for children and students of all ages, active military personnel, and Museum members.

Is the Virginia Holocaust Museum appropriate for children?
The museum’s content is powerful and can be emotionally challenging. Many families and educators find it most appropriate for older children and teens. We encourage adults to consider the maturity level of younger visitors and to be prepared for conversation and questions after the visit.

How long does a visit to the Virginia Holocaust Museum take?
Most visitors spend about an hour exploring the museum. Some guests stay longer to spend more time in specific exhibitions or reflection spaces. Visitors who want to spend time in the Carole Weinstein Holocaust Research Library or the Barbara and Fred Kort Foundation Reading Room may wish to allow additional time.

What makes the Virginia Holocaust Museum unique?
The Virginia Holocaust Museum was founded by a Holocaust survivor and is the only Holocaust museum in the country that tells the story of the Holocaust specifically through the lens of Virginians — survivors, liberators, rescuers, and witnesses who came to Virginia and built lives here. That local connection makes the history feel immediate and personal rather than distant.

What is Dimensions in Testimony?
Dimensions in Testimony is an interactive exhibit that allows visitors to have a real-time conversation with a recorded Holocaust survivor using artificial intelligence. Visitors can ask questions and receive answers drawn from hours of filmed testimony, creating an experience that feels like a direct, personal exchange with a survivor.

Does the Virginia Holocaust Museum offer resources for researchers and scholars?
Yes. The Museum's Collections Department holds more than 300 individual collections including objects, photographs, documents, artwork, and personal effects from survivors, liberators, and witnesses. The Carole Weinstein Holocaust Research Library contains more than 5,000 volumes of scholarship, literature, and film. The reading room is open to the public, and Collections staff are available to assist both serious researchers and individuals tracing personal family histories.

Does the Museum offer teacher training or professional development?
Yes. The Museum's flagship educator program is the Alexander Lebenstein Teacher Education Institute (TEI), offered each summer in partnership with Longwood University. The Museum also offers workshops, classroom resources, lesson plans, and a speaker request program for schools and community organizations across Virginia.

Can the Virginia Holocaust Museum be rented for private events?
Yes. The Museum offers rental spaces for private events, corporate gatherings, and community programs. Contact the Museum directly for availability and pricing.